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Ex-Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd s death
Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black manâs neck in a case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S.
Chauvin, 45, was immediately led away with his hands cuffed behind his back and could be sent to prison for decades.
The verdict â guilty as charged on all counts, in a relatively swift, across-the-board victory for Floydâs supporters â set off jubilation mixed with sorrow across the city and around the nation. Hundreds of people poured into the streets of Minneapolis, some running through traffic with banners. Drivers blared their horns in celebration.
Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man s neck in a case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the US. Chauvin (45), was immediately led away with his hands cuffed behind his back and could be sent to prison for decades. The verdict guilty on all counts, in a clear-cut victory for Floyd s supporters set off jubilation tinged with sorrow around the city. Hundreds of people poured into the streets, some running through traffic with banners. Cars blared their horns.
MINNEAPOLIS â Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black manâs neck in a case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. More Headlines
‘Jubilation mixed with sorrow’ MINNEAPOLIS, April 21, (AP): Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man’s neck in a case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious
By AMY FORLITI, STEPHEN GROVES and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press Apr 20, 2021
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) â Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black manâs neck in a case that touched off worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S.
Chauvin, 45, could be sent to prison for decades.
People elated by the verdict flooded the surrounding streets downtown upon hearing the news. Cars blared their horns, and people ran through traffic, waving banners.
Floyd family members gathered at a Minneapolis conference room could be heard cheering from the next room as each verdict was read.